City Council Regular Meeting

City of New Castle Delaware Regular Council Meeting at Town Hall 201 Delaware Street – New Castle Tuesday – December 8, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.

Agenda
Roll Call
Consent Agenda
Minutes: 11/10/2015 Regular Council Meeting
Staff Reports
Approval of Treasurer’s Report
Report from the City Administrator & Staff
Council Communications
Business from the Mayor
Business from the Council President
Business from the Floor (concerning agenda items only)

New Business
1. First Reading of Ordinance 505; an Ordinance to amend Section 230-45 Historic review certificate required in historic districts to update compliance requirements and Sections 230-49 through 230-52 Historic Area Commission to revise Commission structure, proceedings and powers & duties based on recommendations of the Historic Area Review Commission (HARC) and other input. Ordinance changes needed in preparation for consideration of HARC design guidelines. (Council President Ratchford – posted 12/01/15.)

2. First Reading of Ordinance 506; An Ordinance to Amend Section 140-11 of the Code of the City of New Castle (The “Code”) Entitled “Excessive Consumption of Inspections” and Section 140-12 of the Code Entitled “Fees For Excessive Consumption of Inspections; Collection” (Council President Ratchford – posted 12/01/15.)

4. Motion, Discussion and Vote on Resolution No. 2015-54; a Resolution supporting the creation of a 501(c)(3) corporate entity to promote, improve and enhance the historic, cultural and commercial attributes of the City of New Castle and to assist in funding projects in support thereof. (Councilperson Megginson – posted 12/01/15.)

5. Motion, Discussion and Vote on Resolution No. 2015-55; a Resolution to Raise the City Laborers Wage $1 an Hour, as a Gesture of Holiday Spirit and Our Appreciation for Their Hard Work during the Year under All Conditions. (Councilperson Di Mondi – posted 12/01/15.)